Legally Speaking: Update on Florida teen arrest
State Attorney Phil Archer announced that that his office would not be prosecuting the case, and that all criminal charges in the case had been dropped.
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Legally Speaking: An arrest in Florida for slow-and-roll
The issue is whether a teen on a bike should be facing incarceration and a lifetime felony criminal record for failing to hear an alleged command to 'Stop!'
Legally Speaking: What to do if an Uber driver hits you
Rideshare cars like Uber and Lyft are now everywhere on U.S. streets. A complex legal situation exists for cyclists who are hit by Uber or Lyft drivers.
Legally Speaking: Autumn is Here, Winter is Coming
The season for knowing your state's laws around lighting and investing in hi-viz and reflective clothing has arrived. We guide you through what you need to know to stay safe and stay legal.
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: Blame-shifting excuses harm all cyclists
When we excuse careless driving by blaming the victims of careless driving, we ensure that other drivers will continue to drive carelessly.
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske: No Laughing Matter
Bob discusses how to deal with pranksters who want to harass you when you're on a ride
Legally Speaking: Why we need ‘Stop As Yield’
States are coming around to a sensible change to traffic laws, which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs — and that's a good thing.
Legally Speaking: Why ‘3 feet to pass’ laws must be enforced
Laws requiring drivers to give adequate space to cyclists are a step in the right direction, but law-enforcement efforts have room to improve.
Legally Speaking: Group ride liability, part 2
Legal expert Bob Mionske explains a few key steps organized group rides should take to worry less about liability and focus on the ride.
Legally Speaking: Group ride liability, part 1
What happens if one of the cyclists hits a pedestrian or a car or takes down a paceline on a group ride?